Measuring outcomes using goals

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Jenna Jacob, Julian Edbrooke-Childs, Lloyd, C., Daniel Hayes, Isabelle Whelan, Miranda Wolpert and Duncan Law 2018. Measuring outcomes using goals. in: Mick Cooper and Duncan Law (ed.) Working with Goals in Psychotherapy and Counselling Oxford Academic. pp. 111–138
AuthorsJenna Jacob, Julian Edbrooke-Childs, Lloyd, C., Daniel Hayes, Isabelle Whelan, Miranda Wolpert and Duncan Law
EditorsMick Cooper and Duncan Law
Abstract

Goal-based outcome measures are increasingly seen as important tools when working with counselling and psychotherapy clients. The aim of this chapter is to identify and review different measures used with children and adults, outline the considerations around their psychometric properties, and explore the benefits and challenges of goal setting and tracking. A range of goal-based measures is available for clients. The flexible and personalized approach of goal-based measures means that they can be used across healthcare settings and appointments, as well as contribute to collaborative working. Incorporating multiple stakeholder views and issues around client capacity have been suggested as barriers to the use of goal-based measures with certain populations or situations. However, with appropriate clinician training and a flexible approach to goal-setting and monitoring, measuring outcomes using goals should become central to the counselling and psychotherapy process for all.

Keywords goal-setting; goal orientation; goal-based outcomes; goal monitoring; goal progress; mental health; treatment; outcome measures; collaboration; measurement
Page range111–138
Year2018
Book titleWorking with Goals in Psychotherapy and Counselling
PublisherOxford Academic
ISBN9780198793687
9780191835490
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1093/med-psych/9780198793687.003.0006
Web address (URL)http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med-psych/9780198793687.003.0006
https://academic.oup.com/book/1295/chapter-abstract/140248567?redirectedFrom=fulltext
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Publication dates
Online11 Jan 2018
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Deposited15 Jun 2023
JournalWorking with Goals in Psychotherapy and Counselling
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